Overview

VMware vSphere PowerCLI 4.0 Update 1 includes more than 160 cmdlets, a set of sample scripts, and a function library that make managing and automating the vSphere easier than ever before.

vSphere PowerCLI is a command-line and scripting tool based on PowerShell that provides useful functionality for vSphere management.

Usage

The first thing you need to do after launching vSphere PowerCLI is to get a connection to a vCenter Server system or ESX host. To get started, call the Connect-VIServer cmdlet and specify the IP address or DNS name of your vCenter Server system or ESX host, the protocol (http or https), user name, and password.